Loretta Bernhardt Obituary
We announce the death of Loretta Bernhardt of Naperville, Illinois, who passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 88. Loretta will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta Bernhardt to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her son James Bernhardt; her parents, James Pavlak and Josephine Pavlak; and her siblings, Agnes Pavlak, Pauline McGrath, Mary Sanchuk, John, Charles, Edward, Joseph and George Pavlak.
She is survived by: her husband Russell J. Bernhardt; her daughter Sharon Casey (Paul); her brothers, Alois and Frank Pavlak; and her grandchildren, Patrick, Megan Casey, Robyn Bernhardt, Jack and Joseph Bernhardt.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Loretta's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org.
